The Battle of Tarawa was fought for 76 hours between Nov. 20 and 23, 1943. What follows is a selection of photographs from the fighting, as captured by American photographers.

Louisiana U.S. Marine Harry LeBert, who was killed in action during the pivotal Battle of Saipan, was finally buried in home ...

I’ve long been an aficionado of World War II history, and a sucker for decennial anniversaries. So I didn’t want to let the 80th anniversary of the underappreciated Battle of Tarawa pass ...

From Washington Admiral Ernest J. King signaled: "To all hands concerned with the Marshall Islands operation: Well and smartly done. Carry on." Said Rear Admiral Richmond Kelly Turner, ...

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! Author Buzz Bissinger recounted the World War II Battle of Tarawa (1943). Author Buzz Bissinger recounted the World War II Battle of Tarawa (1943 ...

I’ve long been an aficionado of World War II history, and a sucker for decennial anniversaries. So I didn’t want to let the 80th anniversary of the underappreciated Battle of Tarawa pass ...

U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force commemorated the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Tarawa at Camp Lejeune on Nov. 21 to honor ...

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force commemorated the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Tarawa, at Camp ...

The Battle of Tarawa was a disaster from the start. In November 1943, during their first big foray in the central Pacific Ocean, US forces invaded this atoll in the Gilbert Islands, hoping to ...

JENNINGS, La. (KPLC) - Private First Class Harry LeBert joined the Marines at 24 years old. During World War II, he fought in ...

The Battle of Tarawa was 76 hours of pure death and destruction. In 1943, 18,000 United States Marines duked it out with more than 2,600 Japanese Marines (who were better trained and more ...